Housekeeper - Northwood, United Kingdom - Your World Healthcare

Your World Healthcare

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Northwood, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Housekeeper

Location:
Northwood, Middlesex

Parking:
Not Specified

Job Type:
Temporary

Duration of booking:
No end date given at this stage

Proposed start date:

ASAP

Sector:
Healthcare

Base:
Hospital

Pay Rates:

Monday to Friday Days - £11 paye inclusive of holiday pay

Monday to Friday Nights - £16.50 paye inclusive of holiday pay

Saturday, Sunday/Bank Holidays Days - £14.63 paye inclusive of holiday pay

Saturday, Sunday/Bank Holidays Nights - £16.50 Paye inclusive of holiday pay

All of the rates are depending on skill and experience

Working Days and Hours:

_The shifts are as follows:
_
Monday - Sunday 7:30 -15:00, 07:00-19:00 or 14:00-22:00

Job Summary

The main function of this post is to participate in maintaining levels of cleanliness throughout a designated area within the Trust.

Facilities Management services comprise of cleaning, catering, portering and some laundry services

Duties

To ensure that the ward/area you are assigned to is cleaned in accordance with the work schedule for that area
To work with your supervisor and other staff groups when the work schedule for your assigned area is to be reviewed
Staff must prioritise their own workload whilst giving consideration to any variation in ward or departmental routine, where appropriate
Wash and dry patients' water jugs and glasses in accordance with agreed procedures
Undertake specialist cleaning as required under the guidance of the Domestic Supervisor and/or Nurse in Charge
To ensure all the cleaning materials and disposables are used economically and that only chemicals provided by the Trust are used in accordance with your training.
To be responsible for ensuring that all the equipment and cleaning materials used are stored securely and safely in your work area.
To ensure that whilst carrying out your duties the correct colour coded equipment is used.
Ensure all cleaning equipment and trolleys are cleaning properly at the end of each shift and are stored in line with Cleaning Cupboard Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
To use machinery/equipment in accordance to your training to prevent endangering yourself and others. Including;
Reporting faults
Keeping equipment clean
Replenishing vacuum cleaner bags as required
Using the equipment for the purpose it was built for
Complying with health and safety regulations by ensuring safety signs are displayed whilst working and removed once the area of work is clean and dry
To ensure that all waste is disposed of in accordance to department protocol and Trust waste policy
To ensure that you inform your supervisor if there are any problems which may have a detrimental effect on your ability to clean areas properly
Work alongside new recruits

Experience, Skills and Qualification

Good basic education reading and writing plus basic numeric skills.
Willingness to complete appropriate qualifications for Domestic cleaning and other work related training
An understanding of the importance of health and safety at Work & COSHH
Able to read, write and converse in English
Able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
Effective oral and written communication skills
Able to work alone and with others as part of a team using initiative
Experience of working in cleaning industry
Previous experience of working with people
Good customer service skills
Caring disposition
Kind natured
A good sense of humour
Responsible attitude
Common sense
Possess excellent personal hygiene standards
Assessed as fit and capable to carry out all duties expected
Able to work in an environment which may get hot on occasions
Able to work in unpleasant conditions
Able to work in an environment which may get hot on occasions
Able to work in unpleasant conditions
Ability to:
Undertake cleaning duties involving lifting items and operating cleaning machinery, some of which is industrial standard.
Work without immediate supervision being able to prioritise, and use own initiative
Work in pressure situations and still maintain standards
Undertake high quality cleaning / domestic work
Able to work to deadlines

Questions
Do you have experience working as a Cleanerin the NHS?

Do you have experience working as a Cleaner in the healthcare sector?

Are you able to work alone and with others as part of a team using initiative?

Are you looking for temporary work?

Do you meet the criteria above and available to start immediately?